LONDON, KOMPAS.com – Arsenal reportedly want to borrow the second captain and Chelsea penalty executor, Jorginho.
According to ESPN, Arsenal have turned their target to Jorginho after failing to get Olympique Lyon’s French star, Houssem Aouar.
Last week, Arsenal reportedly made a bid of 35 million euros or the equivalent of Rp 610.5 billion to get Aouar.
However, the offer was rejected by Lyon who wanted 60 million euros.
The news of Arenal’s offer has been confirmed by the President of Lyon, Jean-Michel Aulas.
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In his statement, Jean-Michel Aulas also gave Arsenal an ultimatum if he wanted to get Aouar.
Jean-Michel Aulas said that the deadline for Arsenal to meet Aouar’s transfer price is Friday (2/10/2020).
The ultimatum also applies to other teams eyeing Lyon players.
Until the time limit determined by Lyon, Arsenal reportedly did not bid again.
OL board have stopped negotiations with Arsenal for Houssem Aouar.#AFC made clear they won’t pay €50m + add ons [€60m total] asked by Aulas and OL told to Arsenal that the deal is over.
No Juventus, PSG or Real Madrid on last 2 days. Arsenal was the only chance. ?? #Aouar
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 3, 2020
After failing to get Aouar, Arsenal are now said to want to borrow Jorginho.
Jorginho himself until this weekend was still part of the Chelsea squad.
Most recently, Jorginho scored two penalty goals when Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 4-0 in the fourth Premier League match on Saturday (3/10/2020).
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Until now there are still no signs or rumors that Chelsea will release Jorginho.
The midfield is Arsenal’s top priority to be overhauled in the summer transfer market this time.
Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi are two players Arsenal are rumored to be releasing in the near future.
Apart from Aouar, Arsenal are also reportedly eyeing Atletico Madrid’s defensive midfielder, Thomas Partey.
If you want to get Jorginho, Arsenal must move quickly because the Premier League transfer market will be closed on Monday (5/10/2020) local time.
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